This recipe is based on of “Nearly Normal Cooking” by Jules E. Shepard. I did change it some.
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Ingredients:
3 cups of cooked sweet potatoes
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
2 eggs-slightly beaten
1 cup of Sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp of Maple Sugar(optional)
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (optional)
Topping
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup pecans (a half cup can also be used)
1/3 cup of corn starch or arrowroot
1/4 cup of melted butter
Instructions:
Peel and boil the sweet potatoes on low for 1 hour
Put all ingredients into mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth
Pour into greased casserole dish ( I use 9 x 13)
Combine all topping ingredients by hand and sprinkle over the casserole bake for 50 mins.